Procurement Associate

Procurement Associate

TransGrid Energy is a renewable energy company focused on investing, developing, owning and operating utility-scale battery energy storage systems and solar projects. TransGrid has a robust pipeline of projects in the near term, and it will expand its energy asset portfolio across the United States. As an affiliate company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company driven by a firm commitment to advancing the clean energy future, TransGrid Energy is strived to shape the renewable energy landscape by providing sustainable and reliable power solutions tailored to meet the energy needs of today and tomorrow.

The Procurement Associate is responsible for independently driving the subcontract buyout process from RFP through contract execution, while maintaining vendor pre-qualification information and monitoring vendor performance. The role supports the development and administration of complex construction, subcontract, master service, and supply agreements and may be assigned equipment and material purchasing activities as needed. This position is intended for an experienced procurement professional who can take increasing ownership of procurement activities and develop toward a future management role.

This position reports to the Procurement Manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support and optimize project procurement activities on behalf of the Owner;
• Manage the RFP process with limited direction from the Procurement Manager, including, but not limited to:
• Prepare and issue RFPs to qualified EPC Contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers;
• Establish, maintain, and meet bid schedules;
• Obtain necessary documents and information from internal stakeholders to develop RFPs;
• Obtain and organize bids and maintain bidder lists; and
• Prepare bid evaluations and bid analyses for Management review.
• Support project procurement activities, including Owner-Purchased Equipment (OPE), project materials, and services, as applicable;
• Support the administration and management of EPC, subcontract, supply, engineering, financing-related, and other project service agreements;
• Assist with the development and administration of Change Orders, amendments, and other contract management documents;
• Review, compare, and evaluate contractor, subcontractor, and supplier proposals and historical pricing to assess commercial reasonableness and identify cost-saving opportunities;
• Support the negotiation of commercial terms in accordance with company policies and guidelines;
• Monitor EPC Contractor, subcontractor, and supplier compliance with contractual and project requirements and coordinate with internal stakeholders to address issues as needed;
• Support contract approval processes by maintaining required documentation, approval records, contract status, and procurement tracking;
• Ensure project costs are properly categorized and supported when submitting contracts and procurement items for approval, including comparison of estimated costs to actual costs;
• Coordinate and maintain documentation related to Prevailing Wage Act (PWA), Investment Tax Credit (ITC), and other applicable project compliance requirements;
• Support project insurance coordination, including maintaining insurance-related documentation and tracking applicable requirements and obligations;
• Support the Project Management with contract and procurement information, including matters related to scope, pricing, contractual obligations, and continuing project requirements;
• Maintain accurate, complete, and organized procurement and contract records in accordance with company record retention procedures to support reporting, audits, and internal controls;
• Support the transition of ongoing PWA, insurance, contractual, and other continuing project obligations and records to Asset Management following project completion; and
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management.

Required Qualification includes:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Minimum 4 years of progressive experience in Construction Contracts Management and/or Procurement
• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting procurement, equipment/material purchasing, subcontracting, or contracts for utility-scale renewable energy, construction, or other complex infrastructure projects
• Preferred experience in Solar or Renewable Energy
• Strong working knowledge of contract management and procurement processes
• Change order management experience
• Ability to independently manage assigned procurement activities in a fast-paced, professional, team environment with limited supervision
• Ability to Multitask
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Confidence and ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the organization and take increasing ownership of cross-functional procurement activities
• Computer literacy with an advance knowledge on Microsoft office including but not limited to Excel
• Experience working with ERP or procurement systems
• SAP Experience
• Demonstrated potential to grow into a procurement management role through strong ownership, judgment, communication, and stakeholder management
• Customer service skills including experience in conducting Supplier reviews and evaluation, and maintaining good business relationships
• Able to identify, investigate and solve problem that might arise with order and in timely manner

Work Authorization

The ideal candidate for this role will have authorization to work in the US prior to joining TransGrid Energy LLC. This role will not sponsor or offer assistance with the sponsorship for work authorization in the United States.

Diversity and Inclusion

TransGrid Energy believes that diversity and inclusion are vital to our success. We believe that by embracing different ideas and approaches, we enhance our ability to deliver the best results for our employees, our environment, and ultimately our business partners and customers. We foster a culture where all colleagues are able to share their passions and ideas in order that we may collectively embrace and overcome the challenges in our industry, and work toward a brighter future.

TransGrid Energy is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.